5101:2-33-07
Delegation of responsibilities and contracting for the performance of specified agency duties.

(A)
A public
children services agency (PCSA) may enter into a contract with a county
department of job and family services (CDJFS); county
boards of mental health and addiction services;
county boards of developmental disabilities;
regional councils of political subdivisions established under Chapter 167. of
the Revised Code; public and private individuals or providers of services; or
managed care organizations and prepaid health plans to assist them in
performing their assigned duties outlined in section
5153.16 of the Revised Code.

(B)
The PCSA shall
not enter into contracts with other entities delegating its responsibility to
perform its investigation duties outlined in section
2151.421 of the Revised
Code.

(C)
If entering into a contract, the PCSA shall ensure
that the agency, organization, provider or individual has the required state
licensing credentials in order to perform the specified duties outlined in the
contract.

(D)
When an agreement,
compact or contract for the purposes of placing a child is executed between a
PCSA and another person, agency, or any other provider of services, the
agreement shall specify criteria to be followed to work together in developing
and executing case plan services and participating in case reviews and/or
semiannual administrative reviews, and the completion of reunification
assessments.